Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Earning HIs Keep
Angus has been helping out around the house to earn his allowance. Here, he shows off his manly farmer tan while helping poppa fix the screen door
He also pauses for dramatic, shirtless, drill toting effect
And smiles to make sure we know he is enjoying his work.
and he washes cars too!
He also pauses for dramatic, shirtless, drill toting effect
And smiles to make sure we know he is enjoying his work.
and he washes cars too!
Inventive Eating
Angus has been getting very creative at the dinner table lately. This first selection of photos and videos is an homage to beans & rice, his favorite. Partly for it's tastiness and partly because it sticks to the fork or spoon and helps him build self efficacy. :)
So, today at dinner Angus was eating chicken and rice and I was having some leftover soup. He always wants what I have so I figured I would beat him to the punch and offer him some. Well, like most people, because it wasn't his idea... he didn't like it, and he declined repeatedly.
Later he decided he wanted some and he ate all of the potatoes out of the soup. He demanded more, and despite my explanation that there were no more potatoes left he insisted on having more soup. So, I started to give him little bits of broth mixed with his chicken and rice dinner. He was down with that... but eventually he decided he needed to do it himself. That's when I went and got the camera...
So, today at dinner Angus was eating chicken and rice and I was having some leftover soup. He always wants what I have so I figured I would beat him to the punch and offer him some. Well, like most people, because it wasn't his idea... he didn't like it, and he declined repeatedly.
Later he decided he wanted some and he ate all of the potatoes out of the soup. He demanded more, and despite my explanation that there were no more potatoes left he insisted on having more soup. So, I started to give him little bits of broth mixed with his chicken and rice dinner. He was down with that... but eventually he decided he needed to do it himself. That's when I went and got the camera...
Friday, September 19, 2008
He Speaks!
So, Angus has been "saying" many words for quite some time now... but now he talks for real. Three words, clear as day, without absolute intent and appropriate use:
1. No
2. Hi
3. Bye
I'm not talking baby talk here, people. This is not Nuh, Hah, and Buh... This is No, Hi, and Bye. He is ready to be a world traveler, no three words are more efficient than those.
Inspired by another momma's blog I thought it would be fun to list the things Angus does say (or has said) that probably only I can hear:
4. Ball
5. Truck
6. Fire (as in, fire truck)
7. Helicopter
8,9,&10. Here you go
11,12,&13. What is this?
14. Dog
15. Helicopter
16. Momma
17. Poppa
18. Tata
19. Bonka
20. Vroom!
21. Up
22. Down
23. Out
24. Gigi
25. Cracker
26. More
27. Book
28. Thank you
29. Shoe
30,31,&32. Where did it go?
33. Box
34. Block
35. Weeeeeee!
36. Slide
37. Plane
38. Bus
39. Tractor
40. Uh-oh
41. Cup
42. S-h-i-t
43. Go
44. Duck
45. banana
1. No
2. Hi
3. Bye
I'm not talking baby talk here, people. This is not Nuh, Hah, and Buh... This is No, Hi, and Bye. He is ready to be a world traveler, no three words are more efficient than those.
Inspired by another momma's blog I thought it would be fun to list the things Angus does say (or has said) that probably only I can hear:
4. Ball
5. Truck
6. Fire (as in, fire truck)
7. Helicopter
8,9,&10. Here you go
11,12,&13. What is this?
14. Dog
15. Helicopter
16. Momma
17. Poppa
18. Tata
19. Bonka
20. Vroom!
21. Up
22. Down
23. Out
24. Gigi
25. Cracker
26. More
27. Book
28. Thank you
29. Shoe
30,31,&32. Where did it go?
33. Box
34. Block
35. Weeeeeee!
36. Slide
37. Plane
38. Bus
39. Tractor
40. Uh-oh
41. Cup
42. S-h-i-t
43. Go
44. Duck
45. banana
Saturday, September 6, 2008
McMac Family Update
All's quiet on the McMac front... at least right now. Angus is asleep and Rod is videotaping a wedding. I am watching Iron Man and eating generic brand double stuffed oreos (which by the way are only as stuffed as regular (genuine) oreos.
Rod's health: still a mystery... for the most part, with a few bad days mixed in, Rod has been doing well. He isn't talking a lot about how he feels, when asked he usually says he feels okay. The overwhelming difference is that he is just sick and tired of being sick and tired and he is using that to motivate himself to re-enter the land of the living.
Rod's job: He is trying to go back to work and would be able to do that if he could get a hold of his doctor to get a release note... if anyone has any power in that area, let us know. :) No word yet from LAIKA in Portland, he'll be following up again early next week.
Angus: He's talking a lot saying things like "truck" "bus" "duck" "bonka" and newly entertaining and soon to become annoying "no!" It's amazing how quickly his baby-ness has faded away and a little boy is developing. He recently injured his left shoulder, still not sure how, when, or why, but he had a couple of rough days (see picture) where he only wanted to be held. Luckily, he's got a cuddly Poppa who can stay home with him when he is too miserable to go to school.
Me (Kate): Work is incredibly stressful and overwhelming, but I am counting on being finished with some big projects very soon and experiencing the rewarding moments of feeling accomplished again very soon. :)
We're hanging in there!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Portland 2008: Day Three (and four-the finale)
Sorry I'm a bit late on this...
So, Angus did NOT sleep in the car first thing on the morning of day three so that made for an interesting trip to the zoo. It involved a lot of falling down, whimpering and whining, but overall it was a good time. :)
So the Oregon Zoo is pretty awesome. At first we didn't see any animals which might be disappointing to some but it helped me feel better about being at the zoo, like the animals had their privacy if they wanted it. We saw some bear poop straight away, that was exciting!
Angus points at a waterfall...
Poppa points at some fake rubber salmon that are "swimming" upstream...
Getting a closer look!
The layout of the zoo was great, very windy (that is supposed to say whine-dee, not wihn-di) and green, with an occasional hollowed out log for fun!
Being cute on a tractor. :)
and then a horse...
How do YOU measure up?
Oh, hello baaaabeee! says the Polar bear
The picture involves Rod telling me when he can't get closer to pose for the picture because the giant growling t-rex is scary.
this is the proof that he wasn't exaggerating.
Elephant
Waiting for the train
Seeing the train
Cute graffiti on the train (not by us)
Tantrum on the train
Choo choo!
Curious cuteness on the train
So... after lunch at the zoo Poppa went back to the hotel for his phone interview and Angus and I drove around looking at neighborhoods (well, he slept... I drove). Then when Poppa was done we drove out to meet our friend who live about an hour away in the Columbia Gorge at a delightful place called Hood River (Windsurfing--and now kiteboarding--capital of the world).
Sarah (June Jelly Bean Momma), David (Google employee/husband), Charlie (awesome 8 year old), and Amelia Badelia (Angus' playmate) took us to get some sandwiches and we headed to the beach. I didn't take many pictures because we were just having too much fun, but here a couple to prove we were there.
From left to right the butts belong to Charlie, Amelia, and Angus
Is that Oreo or sand on his face? We'll never tell!
Day Four was strictly a travel day... I don't think I took a single picture. Some great things happened on this trip:
1. Angus discovered that him and rod are the "same" as in... both BOYS! tee hee!
2. We visited a beautiful area of the country where people really care about their community, it's quite refreshing.
3. Angus started referring to his pacifier as "bonka." This is our first official family word. We hope it will spread far and wide.
4. Angus was able to develop his love of transportation, practicing old words like bus and truck, and adding new words like tractor! If it's big and loud, he likes it!
3. Rod had a great interview with a great company. Yep, that's right. Before we left home Rod applied for a job in Portland on a whim. It seemed perfect for him but we didn't know how quickly we would be at the verge of a big life change. The job pays great, is for a large Animation studio (think: california raisins, the noid, and nightmare before xmas!) in Portland, and the job is perfect for Rod (manager of their editorial department). So, we don't know exactly how this will go... but well... I'll keep you posted.'
Oh wait, I did take a movie... enjoy!
So, Angus did NOT sleep in the car first thing on the morning of day three so that made for an interesting trip to the zoo. It involved a lot of falling down, whimpering and whining, but overall it was a good time. :)
So the Oregon Zoo is pretty awesome. At first we didn't see any animals which might be disappointing to some but it helped me feel better about being at the zoo, like the animals had their privacy if they wanted it. We saw some bear poop straight away, that was exciting!
Angus points at a waterfall...
Poppa points at some fake rubber salmon that are "swimming" upstream...
Getting a closer look!
The layout of the zoo was great, very windy (that is supposed to say whine-dee, not wihn-di) and green, with an occasional hollowed out log for fun!
Being cute on a tractor. :)
and then a horse...
How do YOU measure up?
Oh, hello baaaabeee! says the Polar bear
The picture involves Rod telling me when he can't get closer to pose for the picture because the giant growling t-rex is scary.
this is the proof that he wasn't exaggerating.
Elephant
Waiting for the train
Seeing the train
Cute graffiti on the train (not by us)
Tantrum on the train
Choo choo!
Curious cuteness on the train
So... after lunch at the zoo Poppa went back to the hotel for his phone interview and Angus and I drove around looking at neighborhoods (well, he slept... I drove). Then when Poppa was done we drove out to meet our friend who live about an hour away in the Columbia Gorge at a delightful place called Hood River (Windsurfing--and now kiteboarding--capital of the world).
Sarah (June Jelly Bean Momma), David (Google employee/husband), Charlie (awesome 8 year old), and Amelia Badelia (Angus' playmate) took us to get some sandwiches and we headed to the beach. I didn't take many pictures because we were just having too much fun, but here a couple to prove we were there.
From left to right the butts belong to Charlie, Amelia, and Angus
Is that Oreo or sand on his face? We'll never tell!
Day Four was strictly a travel day... I don't think I took a single picture. Some great things happened on this trip:
1. Angus discovered that him and rod are the "same" as in... both BOYS! tee hee!
2. We visited a beautiful area of the country where people really care about their community, it's quite refreshing.
3. Angus started referring to his pacifier as "bonka." This is our first official family word. We hope it will spread far and wide.
4. Angus was able to develop his love of transportation, practicing old words like bus and truck, and adding new words like tractor! If it's big and loud, he likes it!
3. Rod had a great interview with a great company. Yep, that's right. Before we left home Rod applied for a job in Portland on a whim. It seemed perfect for him but we didn't know how quickly we would be at the verge of a big life change. The job pays great, is for a large Animation studio (think: california raisins, the noid, and nightmare before xmas!) in Portland, and the job is perfect for Rod (manager of their editorial department). So, we don't know exactly how this will go... but well... I'll keep you posted.'
Oh wait, I did take a movie... enjoy!
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